Visa

All foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea must possess a valid passport. Delegates, except those from countries who have visa exemption agreements with Korea, should apply to a Korean diplomatic mission in their countries for visas prior to departure. For details, delegates are advised to contact the Korean Embassy in their countries, or view the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at www.mofat.go.kr. Please contact the Conference Secretariat if you have difficulties in obtaining a visa.

[Table1] Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements
ex) Country/Period(days)
Asia and Oceania
  • - Bangladesh / 90
  • - New Zealand / 90
  • - Singapore / 90
  • - Thailand / 90
    
Americas
  • - Antigua and Bahamas / 90
  • - Barbados / 90
  • - Barbuda / 90
  • - Brazil / 90
  • - Chile / 90
  • - Colombia / 90
  • - Common wealth of Dominica / 90
  • - Costa Rica / 90
  • - Dominican Republic / 90
  • - El Salvador / 90
  • - Grenada / 90
  • - Guatemala / 90
  • - Haiti / 90
  • - Jamaica / 90
  • - Mexico / 90
  • - Nicaragua / 90
  • - Panama / 90
  • - Peru / 90
  • - St. Kitts and Nevis / 90
  • - St. Vincent & the Grenadines / 90
  • - St. Lucia / 90
  • - Surinam / 90
  • - Venezuela / 90
  • - Trinidad and Tobago / 90
Europe
  • - Austria / 90
  • - Belgium / 90
  • - Bulgaria / 90
  • - Czech Republic / 90
  • - Denmark / 90
  • - Estonia / 90
  • - Finland / 90
  • - France / 90
  • - Greece / 90
  • - Germany / 90
  • - Hungary / 90
  • - Iceland / 90
  • - Ireland / 90
  • - Italy / 60
  • - Latvia / 90
  • - Liechtenstein / 90
  • - Lithuania / 90
  • - Luxembourg / 90
  • - Malta / 90
  • - Netherlands / 90
  • - Norway / 90
  • - Poland / 90
  • - Portugal / 60
  • - Romania / 90
  • - Slovak Republic / 90
  • - Spain / 90
  • - Sweden / 90
  • - Switzerland / 90
  • - United Kingdom / 90
Middle East and Africa
  • - Israel / 90
  • - Lesotho / 60
  • - Liberia / 90
  • - Morocco / 90
  • - Turkey / 90
  • - Tunisia / 30
  
[Table2] Countries or Regions under principles of reciprocity and national interest
ex) Country/Period(days)
Asia and Oceania
  • - Australia / 90
  • - Brunei / 30
  • - Fiji / 30
  • - Guam / 30
  • - Hong Kong / 90
  • - Japan / 90
  • - Kiribati / 30
  • - Macao / 90
  • - Marshall Islands/ 30
  • - Micronesia / 30
  • - Nauru / 30
  • - New Caledonia / 30
  • - Palau / 30
  • - Solomon Islands / 30
  • - Samoa / 30
  • - Taiwan / 30
  • - Tonga / 30
  • - Tuvalu / 30
Americas
  • - Argentina / 30
  • - Canada / 180
  • - Ecuador / 30
  • - Guyana / 30
  • - Honduras / 30
  • - Paraguay / 30
  • - Uruguay / 30
  • - United States / 90
  
Europe
  • - Albania / 30
  • - Andorra / 30
  • - Bosnia- Herzegovina / 30
  • - Croatia / 90
  • - Cyprus / 30
  • - Monaco / 30
  • - Montenegro / 30
  • - San Marino / 30
  • - Serbia / 30
  • - Slovenia / 90
  • - Vatican / 30
Middle East and Africa
  • - Egypt / 30
  • - Kuwait / 30
  • - Mauritius / 30
  • - Oman / 30
  • - Qatar / 30
  • - Republic of South Africa / 30
  • - Saudi Arabia / 30
  • - Swaziland / 30
  • - United Arab emirates / 30
  • - Seychelles / 30
  • - Yemen / 30

Tourist & Business Visas

Visitors from countries not under Visa Exemption Agreements must apply for a visa extension if planning to stay for more than 30 days. Depending on the situation of the consulate, the visa extension will be issued 1 to 3 days from the day of application. Applicants require a completed application form, a recent passport- size colorful photo and application fee. Visitors do not require the outbound flight ticket. Visa extensions are usually for 90 days. All visas including long- term visas are for a single visit. Therefore anyone who wishes to leave the country and re- enter later on during the allowed period of stay should obtain the Re- entry Permit from the Ministry of Justice prior to departure. For business visas, the intention of activities must be clearly stated on the visa application form. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Homepage: http://www.mofat.go.kr

Work Visas

Visitors may obtain work visas in their home country with the endorsement of the employer in Korea. If the visitor is already in Korea, he/she must obtain the work visa from an embassy or consulate in a country outside Korea. Work visas are usually valid for 1 year from the date of issue and take about 2- 4 weeks to process. Work visa extensions are possible if visitor remains with the same employer. Visitors with work visas must obtain a residence permit from the Immigration Office. Visitors engaging in remunerative activities without a work visa can be subject to fines and deportation.

Application for Visas

Visa application should be made at Korean Embassies or consulates abroad. It is required for the visa applicants to submit passport, application forms, a recent passport- style color photograph, and such other documents as determined by the status of stay. Visa fees are as follows:

  • 1.Single entry visa for a stay of no more than 90 days : USD30
  • 2.Single entry visa for a stay of more than 90 days : USD50
  • 3.Multiple entry visa : USD80
  • 4.Prolongation of Re- entry Permit : USD20

For Citizens of United States of America, multiple entry visa fee is USD45 on the basis of reciprocity since the mutual agreement in 1994.

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